No PF deductions were made from the salaries of gups, mangmis and tshogpasEntitlement: A major discrepancy in the financial system has deprived most of the incumbent local government (LG) members of their retirement benefits.

The govt. is of the view that the banks are making a killingEconomy: Loans are set to get cheaper in the coming months. The government is working with the Royal Monetary Authority of Bhutan (RMA) to reduce interest rates to propel private investments.

Benefits: Local government leaders will be eligible for retirement benefits as given in the Local Government Members Entitlement Act, home minister Dawa Gyaltshen said at the Meet the Press held on April 22.